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Chapter 146: In the Shadow of Death
The world spun in and out of focus for Gregory. One moment, he was with Clara, her hands frantically trying to stop the blood from seeping through his shirt; the next, everything was a blur of harsh lights and muffled sounds. His breaths were shallow, each one a struggle, as if his lungs were betraying him.“Gregory, please, stay with me!” Clara’s voice was frantic, high-pitched with fear. But all he could focus on was the pain, the sharp, pulsing agony in his side where the bullet had struck him.He tried to speak, but his voice was barely a whisper. “Clara… get out… go…”But Clara wasn’t listening. She was crying now, her hands trembling as she pressed against the wound. Tears streamed down her face, her eyes wide with helplessness. “I won’t leave you,” she choked out. “I won’t.”Gregory’s vision flickered again, the edges of his consciousness slipping away. He knew they were in danger he could hear the footsteps, the shouting of Richard’s men getting closer. The sounds of chaos tha
Chapter 145: The Final Standoff
The door behind Gregory creaked open, and Richard’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. “Put the gun down, Gregory. There’s no point in all this.”Gregory’s pulse quickened as he turned slowly, his grip tightening on the weapon. Richard stood there in the doorway, flanked by several of his men. His usual calm, authoritative demeanor was replaced by a chilling coldness that sent a wave of unease through Gregory’s body.“Richard,” Gregory said, his voice steady but laced with defiance. “I’ve been waiting for this moment. I’m not going down without a fight.”Richard raised an eyebrow, almost amused. “A fight? You think you stand a chance? You’re nothing but a housekeeper, Gregory. A nobody. And now you’re holding a gun, thinking you can take on me and my men. It’s laughable.”Gregory didn’t respond. He knew that Richard’s words were designed to provoke him, to weaken his resolve. But he wouldn’t let that happen. Not now. He had come too far to turn back.“I’m not afraid of you,”
Chapter 144: The Price of Truth
The door groaned under the pressure of the pounding fists. Gregory could feel his heart hammering in his chest, each beat a loud reminder of how close they were to being discovered. He could hear Richard’s voice through the door, calling for his men to “tear the place apart.” The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end.“Clara, listen to me,” Gregory said in a whisper, urgency lacing his voice. “I need you to take these papers, hide them somewhere safe, and don’t come out until I say so. I’ll buy you time.”Clara’s eyes flickered with hesitation, but she took a step closer, her hand trembling as it reached for the papers. “Gregory—”“No time to argue,” he cut her off. “I’m not going to let him get his hands on these. Do you understand?”Clara nodded, her face pale but determined. She took the papers from him, clutching them to her chest as if they were the most precious thing in the world. Gregory could see the fear in her eyes, but there was also a spark of defiance there—a spark
Chapter 143: Trapped in the Web
Gregory's mind was reeling as the realization set in. Richard knew. How long had he been planning this? How long had he been anticipating Gregory’s every move? The web of deceit and manipulation Richard had woven was more intricate than Gregory had ever imagined. And now, he was stuck in the center of it, struggling to break free.Clara grabbed his arm, her face pale with worry. “What do we do now?” she whispered urgently, her voice shaky.Gregory glanced around, searching for an exit, an escape route. They were in the back corridors now, the mansion’s labyrinthine layout closing in around them. Every hallway felt like a dead end. Every door they tried to open was either locked or led to more guards. They were running out of time.“We can’t go back,” Gregory said, his voice low but firm. If we go back the way we came, Richard’s men will catch up with us. We need to find another way out.”Clara nodded, though the fear in her eyes was hard to ignore. “But where do we go? We don’t even k
Chapter 143: Trapped in the Web
Gregory's mind was reeling as the realization set in. Richard knew. How long had he been planning this? How long had he been anticipating Gregory’s every move? The web of deceit and manipulation Richard had woven was more intricate than Gregory had ever imagined. And now, he was stuck in the center of it, struggling to break free. Clara grabbed his arm, her face pale with worry. “What do we do now?” she whispered urgently, her voice shaky. Gregory glanced around, searching for an exit, an escape route. They were in the back corridors now, the mansion’s labyrinthine layout closing in around them. Every hallway felt like a dead end. Every door they tried to open was either locked or led to more guards. They were running out of time. “We can’t go back,” Gregory said, his voice low but firm. If we go back the way we came, Richard’s men will catch up with us. We need to find another way out.” Clara nodded, though the fear in her eyes was hard to ignore. “But where do we go? We don’t ev
Chapter 142: Into the Lion’s Den
Gregory's feet pounded against the cold marble floors, each step carrying him further from Richard's clutches. The adrenaline surged through his body, blurring the lines between fear and determination. He didn’t know how much longer he could keep this up, but the sight of the exit ahead filled him with a renewed sense of hope.Behind him, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed in the hallway. They were close, too close. He could hear the growl of Richard’s voice, but he dared not look back. If he stopped, if he slowed down, they would catch him. And that would be the end.Just as he neared the door, a hand shot out from the side, grabbing him by the arm and pulling him into a side room. He barely managed to stifle his yelp of surprise before he was thrown into the darkness of the room.“Shh…” a voice whispered urgently. “Stay quiet.”Gregory’s heart raced, but his mind couldn’t stop spinning. Was it one of Richard’s men? Had they gotten to him already?“Who—who is this?” he whispered har
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